For the first time, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has
"proposed forcing car companies to limit the risk of pedestrian head injuries in a collision. If the proposal becomes law, models whose front ends pose excessive danger to people walking—think hulking SUVs and pickups—could no longer be legally sold. That would represent a major step toward addressing the soaring number of U.S. pedestrian deaths, which hit a 40-year high in 2021."
— Why car companies might finally have to care about pedestrian safety: The Biden administration is finally taking a stand against car bloat. David Zipper, Fast Company, September 24, 2024
If you'd like this proposal to move forward, U.S. folks, leave a public comment on Regulations.gov:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards: Pedestrian Head Protection, Global Technical Regulation No. 9; Incorporation by Reference
Posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Sep 18, 2024
Comments must be received on or before November 18, 2024.
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